A2198Introduced in the General Assembly
Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
Introduced by Shanique Speight, District 29
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Establishes protected leave under "Family Leave Act" and family temporary disability leave benefits for bereavement for death of child, miscarriage, stillbirth, and certain other circumstances.
Where it stands
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
March 16, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
General AssemblyStage: Assembly Labor Committee: Reported Favorably · March 16, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 assemblymembers recorded in this General Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Don Guardian | 2 | Yes |
| Anthony Verrelli | 15 | Yes |
| Mitchelle Drulis | 16 | Yes |
| Joe Danielsen | 17 | Yes |
| Kevin Egan | 17 | Yes |
| Annette Quijano | 20 | Not Voting |
| Marisa Sweeney | 25 | Yes |
| Brian Bergen | 26 | No |
| Christopher Tully | 38 | Yes |
| Al Barlas | 40 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
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